Pride

Another lesson learned...

This week as my wife and I were watching the local high school basketball game broadcast over the internet (http://www.eisnlive.com/), we were caught off guard by a halftime guest. The broadcaster was interviewing my father-in-law on a subject they called "serious and sensitive." It was regarding our daughter Aubri and the cost of the treatment she has undergone and will continue to endure over the next year. He mentioned that a fund had been setup in her name at Zion'z Bank and that they would be holding other fundraisers on her behalf.

A flood of emotions hit me during the broadcast. Embarassment - I thought, "man I should be able to take care of myself and my family" (a recurring theme in my selfish, prideful mind.) Anger - why had noone told me they were doing this? Sadness - I thought again for the billionth time about what my daughter would have to endure in her young life. Happiness - to know that we had friends and family who cared enough to want to help.

My wife and I have been told many times that people want to help, but don't know how. My mother-in-law and sister-in-law have scolded us (nicely) that we need to let them, for their sakes as well as ours. We are trying to listen.

So, thank you. We love you all, we love the help, we love the thoughts, we love the prayers. We are touched by your compassion and love. I only hope that someday we can repay the kindness. God bless you all.